News
All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
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10 May 2024
RCN defines levels of nursing beyond registration
These new definitions will help registered nurses as they aspire to practice at these levels, as well as give clarity to employers, higher education institutions and the public. They can be applied across all fields of nursing and in all settings.
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10 May 2024
RCN celebrates Nurses' Day 2024
We’re highlighting our skilled nursing profession and celebrating nursing staff all weekend.
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10 May 2024
HM King Charles announced as new RCN patron
We are honoured to announce His Majesty King Charles III as our new patron, continuing the RCN’s established line of royal support.
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8 May 2024
RCN urges new First Minister to prioritise urgent action to tackle health and care crisis
As the new First Minister comes into post, RCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to get to grips with the workforce crisis that is facing our health and social care services and focus on delivering safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
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7 May 2024
RCN begins recruitment for permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
The role needs a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to nursing.
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25 Apr 2024
RCN hosts first anti-racism summit
Attendees were introduced to phase one of the plan to transform the RCN into an anti-racist organisation and had discussions around what this would look and feel like.
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25 Apr 2024
'Dangerous stress levels have become normalised'
RCN calls on NHS leaders and the UK government to bring forward an action plan to tackle dangerous levels of stress and anxiety, including measures to boost recruitment to ease pressure.
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19 Apr 2024
Professor Jane Ball to lead new RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence
The Institute will set standards and affirm our position as the voice of nursing.
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18 Apr 2024
RCN announces influential speakers for Congress 2024
Our annual nursing event returns with keynote talks from 3 inspirational leaders.
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15 Apr 2024
Nurses' Day 2024: Celebrating the value of nursing
On Sunday 12 May, we’ll be highlighting our skilled nursing profession and celebrating all nursing staff.
